sacred sites. Hindu texts are classified into Shruti ("heard") and Smriti ("remembered"). These texts discuss theology‚ philosophy‚ mythology‚ Vedic yajna‚ Yoga‚ agamic rituals‚ and temple building‚ among other topics.[12] Major scriptures include the Vedas and Upanishads‚ the Bhagavad Gita‚ and the Agamas.[13][14] Sources of authority and eternal truths in its texts
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1) The Vedic period (or Vedic age) (ca.1750–500 BCE) was the period in Indian history during which the Vedas‚ the oldest scriptures of Hinduism‚ were composed. Our knowledge of Aryans is not based‚ as it is in the case of Harappan people‚ mostly on digging up their habitation sites. We know about the Aryans from the hymns which they composed and which were recited and passed on from generation to generation until they were finally written down. We call this literary evidence and it provides the clues
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Brahma Kumaris‚ Beauty‚ and Breathing Walking along the street‚ the Brahma Kumaris Meditation Center is just part of the cityscape. It is located almost directly in the center of San Francisco‚ quite close to the panhandle of Golden Gate Park. The exterior of the building does not stand out in a typical “religious” way‚ and a person making his or her way past the Meditation Center might not even realize what it is. But that is exactly how those who follow this branch of Hinduism view physical shells:
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Prarthana Samaj‚ ( “Prayer Society” Sanskrit was used)‚ (bombay) Hindu reform society established in Bombay in the 1860s. In purpose it is similar to‚ but not affiliated with‚ the more widespread Brahmo Samaj and had its greatest sphere of influence in and around India’s Mahārāshtra state. The aim of the society is the promulgation of theistic worship and social reform‚ and its early goals were opposition to the caste system‚ the introduction of widow remarriage‚ the encouragement of female education
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Sanskrit Period- 200 B.C. to present‚ distinctive literature i.e. epics‚ lyrics‚ drama Poetry- lyrical‚ blend of subjectivity and detachment Vedas- religious scriptures written in Sanskrit‚ first millennium * Rig Veda- Hinduism Pantheism‚ Brahma the God‚ Creation Hymn * Sama Veda- Book of Chants * Yajur Veda- Prayer Book * Atharva Veda- Book of Spells Prose 1) The Brahmanas- commentaries on Vedic hymns‚ possibly the earliest extant piece of Indio-European prose 2) The
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3000 WORDS | | WHY IS GANGA CONSIDERED A HOLY RIVER | CONTENTS AUTHOR’S DECLARATION ABSTARCT ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS. TABLE OF ILLUSTRATIONS PREFACE INTRODUCTION MAIN BODY 1. Analysis of Methods 2. Observations & Findings 3. Inconsistencies of Research EMERGING INSIGHTS SELECT BIBLIOGRAPHY FILMOGRAPHY COMMENTS AUTHOR’S DECLARATION I declare that the work in this dissertation
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hopeful one‚ namely‚ ‘Will India Become a Superpower?’ Ancient India From the very dawn of history‚ whether it is for matters of the mind or material‚ India has always been a fertile land. The first references to astronomy are found in the Rig Veda which dates back to 2000 BC. Mathematics has its roots in the nearly 4‚000 years old Vedic literature. Indians developed many important mathematical concepts‚ including the baseten decimal system. India’s Panini is well-regarded as the founder of linguistics
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ancient Indian grammarians such as Patanjali and Katyayana suggest that women were educated in the early Vedic period. Rigvedic verses suggest that the women married at a mature age and were probably free to select their husband. Scriptures such as Rig Veda and Upanishads mention several women sages and seers‚ notably Gargi and Maitreyi. According to studies‚ women enjoyed equal status and rights during the early Vedic period.[14] However‚ later (approximately 500 B.C.)‚ the status of women began to
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References: <a href="http://www.jrank.org/cultures/pages/5185/Creation.html">Creation - kosmos‚ gonos‚ Vishnu‚ Purana‚ deus faber‚ ex nihilo‚ sipapu‚ Atharva Veda‚ Upanishads‚ faylusuf</a>
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drove the Dasas into Southern India. Varna System • Developed because of struggle between Dasas and Aryas. • People were born into one of four Varna • Brahmin priests scholars • Kshatriya warriors\ merchants • Shudra peasant laborer Rig Veda concerning the origin of the members of the Caste System Subdivision of the Varna • Four Varna were subdivided into hereditary occupational groups called jati (caste) • Jati were arranged in order of hierarchy • Complex ruler governed the appropriate
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